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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220120620024 · 02/10/2012 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
67
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
Mine
2401747

Narrative

Employee was stepping off a forklift onto a smooth, flat concrete floor when the individual twisted his left knee and fell to the floor. Employee is currently off work and doing physical therapy to relieve the pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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